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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.39, 1,110.06 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.39, 1,110.06 and 542.76 is: 749.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.39 : 1,110.06 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.39/1,110.06 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.39x = 1,110.06 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.39x = 602,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,496.17/804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.01

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